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Nan babysitting

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Letthefunandgamesstart · 30/07/2021 16:51

Picked up my 6 year old granddaughter yesterday from my daughter - 45 minute drive away if traffic ok. She's a delight but I get a list of what to do and not to do. I tend to do my own thing - it's our special time together. However, yet again, she has not been picked up at the time we agreed - was meant to be between 3-4 this afternoon but still not arrived and no message. I was supposed to be going out tonight at 6 which they knew about but will need to cancel. I'm 64 years old and still work full time - I'm dating as divorced. My daughter has said before that I seem a bit reluctant to do it very often but I'm getting annoyed that my life isn't factored into her and her husband's plans. I look after my granddaughter every month over night. Am I being unreasonable - I love them all dearly but ......

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clickychicky · 30/07/2021 16:53

No not unreasonable you should be contacted if pickup is running late

QforCucumber · 30/07/2021 16:54

Have you phoned her?

user1498572889 · 30/07/2021 16:55

No you are not being unreasonable. You need to lay down some ground rules. Say you love looking after your grand daughter but you also have a life. You need to be blunt so there are no crossed wires.

clickychicky · 30/07/2021 16:56

@QforCucumber

Have you phoned her?
Yes maybe she's had an accident?
Livingintheclouds · 30/07/2021 16:57

No not at all. Tell your daughter that agreed pick up time needs to be exactly that as you have made plans. Have you called her and her husband? Don’t be a doormat.

NoNotYou · 30/07/2021 18:23

Selfish cow! Don't do it next time - you have plans don't you ?

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